The Volhard Rescue diet is a dehydrated base mix which is hypo-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, grain-free gluten-free. Like Volhard’s other diets, the pet parent adds the primary ingredient- protein(raw or cooked) which can be rotated or tailored to the dog's needs. The Rescue diet was formulated to help heal dogs suffering with food intolerances, GI issues, recovering from illness or injury or needing a food low on the glycemic index. . The ingredients in this diet have been specifically chosen to be safe for use for a multitude of issues and the diet tested on dogs with vet assistance, clinical blood work and other testing to show improvements in anti-inflammatory results. Rescue can be a temporary diet during the healing phase or a lifetime long diet for canines that can not tolerate grains.
Rescue is a dehydrated foundation base mix that supports the liver, kidney, heart, lungs, stomach, and digestive tract with the included . The ingredients in the Rescue diet include; a freeze dried USDA inspected organ meat (liver), a rainbow of vegetables, various supportive herbs, and other functional foods. Raw feeding has never been simpler!
Rescue was formulated under the guidance of a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist to outperform the nutritional levels for all breeds, sizes and activity levels for adult dogs. This diet can be used to feed puppies including large breed puppies - please follow our puppy feeding guidelines.
This diet has the quality you can see and smell the moment you open the bag and serve this up. Watch your dog lick the bowl clean following this delicious meal! Made in the USA, our human-edible/food-grade, whole food ingredients are non-GMO and preservative-free. We utilize a single-step cold dehydration technique to ensure that top quality raw materials are only dehydrated once, preserving essential vitamins and minerals for optimal nutritional value.
Rescue Diet Ingredients
Pumpkin, Zucchini, Beets, Tapioca , Sunflower seed (Organic), Broccoli, Dicalcium Phosphate, Coconut Meal, Pork Liver (Freeze Dried), Pork Liver Powder, Calcium Carbonate, Safflower Oil (Omega 6), Raw Coconut Oil (Organic), Fermented Plum, Oregano, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, Ginger, Kelp (Organic), Flaxseed Oil, Garlic, Diatomaceous Earth, Parsley, Burdock Root, Choline Chloride, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Milk Thistle, Magnesium Oxide, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Biotin, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper, Pyridoxine, Selenium, Vitamin A and D3
Build a Bowl
Every dog is special. But it’s not just their personality. Every dog has unique nutrition needs based on their breed, size, shape, activity level and many other factors. The best way to help your dog be the best version of themselves is to build a healthy, balanced bowl that’s a combination of grains, vegetables, proteins, hydrators and supplements that are specific to your pet.
When you build a bowl here at Volhard, you will start with the choice of foundation mix. For better planning, it’s helpful to think about the dog you plan to feed and their issues first. This is where you can determine the "personality" of your bowl.
Build-a-Bowl is a fun way to find out what the nutritional value is in a bowl of Volhard! Then you will be asked to add a protein for a delectable super-powered meal for your dog!
Feeding Guideline Are Per Day
1. PUT RESCUE INTO A DOG BOWL
2. ADD PROTEIN AND WATER
3. MIX AND SERVE
DAYS 1-5 : RESCUE, raw or lightly cooked meat (80/20 beef recommended), and water
DAY 6 : Use an alternative protein source such as mackerel, salmon, greek yogurt, cottage cheese or sardines in water
DAY 7 - half day fast : Rest from food to cleanse the digestive system.
Puppies and senior dogs should not be fasted
Puppy Feeding Guildelines
FOR PUPPIES LARGER THAN 60 LBS AT 6 MONTHS CONTACT US
RESCUE can be stored unopened in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. After opening,
RESCUE must be stored in the fridge or freezer and is good for 6 months after opening.
The Transition
Add a small amount of RESCUE and protein to the current diet you are feeding your dog now and mix with water. As the week progresses, gradually increase the amount of RESCUE, protein, and water, at the same decreasing the current diet by a corresponding amount, until you have phased out the current diet. (If you are feeding the same protein for six days, you may want to feed another protein - canned mackerel or cottage cheese - on the seventh day.) At the end of the transition period, weigh your dog. Weigh them again after four weeks. Increase or decrease the amount you feed accordingly.
Recommended Protein: 80/20 beef.
50 Reviews
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Rescue Diet
I have been using this for my dog for over a year now and love it. It has helped with so much of his allergies and his energy level. The only thing that I am not seeing is a reduction in his shedding but overall, he is amazingly healthy! Thank you.
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Rescue Diet
I have an almost 6 month old king charles cavalier spaniel named Bennie. He had several months where he was experiencing on and off diarrhea episodes along with bouts of itchiness. I wanted to find a diet that would not only agree with him but also provide him with optimum nutrition. My vet had recommended one of the prescription diets, but I could not in good conscience - feed him a diet with such an abysmal ingredient list. A close friend who is also a long time breeder of GSDs - recommended I consider the Wendy Volhard diets. With the help of Jennifer Carter - I ended up getting Rescue - and slowly transitioned Bennie to this diet. He is doing beautifully, enjoying every meal - and along with full recovery from the diarrhea - I am no longer seeing bouts of itchiness. As a side benefit, I personally learned a lot about canine nutrition, as Jennifer Carter patiently explained the function of each ingredient in Rescue and also explained why certain ingredients are NOT in Rescue. My plan is to continue with Rescue for a while - and then transition to NDF2. In any event, I will be sticking with one of the Volhard diets.
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Rescue Diet
We have only been using the Rescue Diet for a short time and my German Shepherd is already showing signs of improvement in terms of allergies, and less shedding. His coat has darkened and, although it was shiny, it is now very glossy. So far, so good with him. Our shepherd loves it and we appear to be having good results with him.
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Noticable results fast
I was skeptical that this would really help with Zaks itching. His allergies are environmental, but I knew his gut biome was depleted from antibiotics, steroids, and stress from major surgery. In less than 2 weeks, his fur is noticeably softer and his itching is virtually gone. We have discontinued Benadryl and have high hopes that the resulting secondary infections will also dissipate with medicated mousse.
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Rescue Diet
This has been great for my dog. Her weight, eyes, teeth, coat perfect. Blood tests great. Prior to this diet ear infections were common and infections could get severe quickly. I have not had a severe infection since starting this diet 7 months ago. The diet is the only change, so that correlation is enough for me. Thank you much.
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Rescue
Dogs love it and are doing very well ! Much easier than making everything from scratch.
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Works great for my dog with allergies
I have tried lots of different brands of dog food for my dog with constant loose stools. Nothing helped until Rescue diet. Now he has normal stools consistently!
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Rescue diet
We are three weeks in to this new diet and it is very simple and easy to prep. My dog loves it and I have noticed that she is already less itchy than normal! The first package I bought from them was lost in the mail, and they replaced it! Great customer service!
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Rescue and treats
Rescue was a great alternative to making the diet from scratch. The dogs love it. Thank you Jennifer for the suggestion . The pork treats are great for training for dogs who do not “do” chicken.
